About Love One

Our Story

In 2009, Suzanne and Mike Mayernick flew to Uganda to bring their little girl, JosieLove, home to the United States. When they arrived, the twelve-pound 3 ½-year-old they had committed to adopt was very sick. Suzanne and Mike were told that JosieLove had malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV.

After just a few months at home receiving love, attention, and the medical care she needed, this once-dying little girl blossomed into a healthy, thriving child. Watching JosieLove’s transformation sparked a fire inside of Suzanne, and she knew that she was called to help more children like her daughter… so she started Love One. Love One International got its name from JosieLove and the “ + “ sign represents the mission to support the HIV-positive population.

Hi there!

We are so glad you’re here- thank you for coming alongside us in this journey. Because of your support, not only will children in Uganda receive the medical care they deserve, but countless families and communities will hear about the love of Jesus. I cannot wait to see all of the ways the Lord will work through your generosity and the mission of Love One.

Founder

The Why

Our goal is to support children so that they can live full, healthy lives in thriving families. However, that impact is only eternal if we also share the gospel so that they can grow spiritually and emotionally. We hope that every person who comes through Love One’s programs would experience the love of Jesus Christ.

Mission Statement

We exist to bring healing and hope to vulnerable, malnourished children and families through life-saving medical care, family preservation, and the love of Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement

It is our vision to see vulnerable, malnourished children given the chance to thrive, families the strength to stay together, and communities transformed by the love of Jesus Christ, beginning in Ugandaand reaching beyond as God leads.

Core Values

Christ-Centered

Rooted in prayer, scripture, and dependence on the Lord.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

Excellence

Pursuing quality and integrity in every detail of our work.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23

Compassion

Loving as Christ loves, with grace, dignity, and humility.

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12

Stewardship

Faithfully managing resources entrusted to us.

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” Luke 16:10

Collaboration

Serving together in unity for the Kingdom.

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12:12

Meet the Team

Ugandan Management Team

Auma Jennifer Odong

Country Director

Oringa Jimmy

Deputy Director

Bwire Albert

Program Manager

Onen Patrick

Finance Manager

Denis Rugumayo Otto

Human Resource & Administration Manager

Akao Lorna

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Rev. Opio Samuel Francis

Spiritual Care Leader

Ocakacon Geoffrey

Procurement & Logistics Manager

Oling Dan Derricks

Social Work Coordinator

Dr. Zalwango Stella

Pediatrician

Dr. Kamulegya David Peterson

Medical Officer

Ogwang Peter

Nutrition Officer

Okello Godfrey

Nutrition Officer

Akumu Lydia

Nutrition Officer

Namala Grace

Nutrition Officer

Dr. Awor Linda

Pediatrician

Abur Lillian Mary

Head Child Care Assistant

Stateside Team

Suzanne Mayernick

Founder

Michael O’Neal

Executive Director

Grace Hackett

Director of Engagement

Mary Stewart Hurst

Director of Finance and Operations

Anne Alyse Lunsford

Products and Coordination Manager

Madison Thompson

Data and Strategic Initiatives Manager

Kate Kelly

Communications Manager

Annabelle Mayernick

Community Engagement Manager

Milleranne Brown

Engagement Coordinator

Board Members

Suzanne Mayernick

Founder

Michael O’Neal

Executive Director

Vallie Collins

Chairman

Lauren Akins

Vice Chairman

Will Carver

Secretary

Scott McCullough

Treasurer

Barrett Ward

Board Member

Chris Messick

Board Member